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McLean, VA vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in McLean?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 9.8 years younger than in McLean.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or McLean?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 64.0% less expensive than McLean housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or McLean?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of McLean.

Things to do in McLean?
McLean, VA is an affluent suburb located northwest of Washington D.C., but within Fairfax County's borders. This town of nearly 52,000 people hosts numerous shopping areas like Tyson Galleria and Tysons Corner Center as well as high quality public education options with several distinguished schools in the area.

Things to do in Fuquay-Varina?
Fuquay-Varina, NC lies in Wake county near Raleigh. This town has seen significant growth since 2000 with its population almost doubling to around 22,000 people today.

 McLean, VAFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$242,610  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,186,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mclean    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

McLean has superb QOL - inside the Beltway, rural feeling, easy commute to DC via nat'l parkway, influential  More

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Over 17 years ago

There are definitely four seasons here; but, the winters tend to be short and the summers  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very expensive housing here. We could never afford to buy  More

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Reviews for Fuquay-Varina    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Do not ever make the mistake of moving to Wake County, NC. The rudest, unfriendliest people ever. Bad drivers, constant horn blowing unlike anywhere I have ever  More

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I am a local Real Estate Broker and Owner of Wray Realty (www.Triangle-NC.com) I grew up in the Bustling Triangle area. I have lived in Raleigh, Garner, Apex, and Now  More

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Over 19 years ago

I live in the heart of North  More

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